Scrap Metal Buyer - Wire Chopper / Copper

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Responsible and involved in all marketing areas of the Wire chopper, including Core sales, business development, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, pricing strategy, material sourcing, and evaluation
• Purchases scrap wire materials in accordance with current market conditions based on pricing standards/models established by Company policy
• Develops the growth of business activities and profit with assigned accounts
• Maintains accurate records of all buying/sourcing and prospecting activities including closed sales and follow-up activities
• Investigates new potential sources of consumers of scrap metal. Buys from retail, dealer, industrial customers, repair shops, demolition projects, clean-ups, etc
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years business marketing/operations experience
• Have a good understanding of purchasing scrap metal based off the LME/Comex and hedging
• Buying/selling skill and product knowledge
• Mid-level work experience with people, project supervision, sales, operations, and/or customer service is a plus
• Leadership skills in professional, educational, and/or social experiences
• Able and willing to work in all areas of the business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Effective listening and verbal skills to identify important information and to engage with internal and external customers
• Able to travel within assigned region and other areas as needed

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred